What are other ncal options?

The ncal command in Linux comes with several options that allow you to customize the output of the calendar. Here are some commonly used options:

Common ncal Options

1. Display Yearly Calendar:

   ncal -y [year]

   Displays the entire calendar for the specified year. If no year is provided, it defaults to the current year.

2. Display Week Numbers:

   ncal -w

   Shows the week numbers alongside the calendar.

3. Start Week on Monday:

   ncal -M

   Changes the starting day of the week to Monday instead of Sunday.

4. Highlight Today:

   ncal -h

   Highlights the current date in the calendar.

5. Display Julian Dates:

   ncal -j

   Shows the Julian dates (the day of the year) alongside the calendar.

6. Display a Specific Month:

   ncal [month] [year]

   Displays the specified month and year. For example, ncal 3 2025 shows March 2025.

7. Display a Specific Month with Week Numbers:

   ncal -w [month] [year]

   Displays the specified month with week numbers.

8. Display the Current Month:

   ncal -m

   Displays the current month in a compact format.

Example Usage

To see a full calendar for 2025 with week numbers starting on Monday, you would use:

ncal -y -w -M 2025

Summary

These options make ncal a versatile tool for displaying calendars in various formats. You can combine multiple options to tailor the output to your needs. For a complete list of options, you can always check the manual page by running:

man ncal

If you have any more questions or need further clarification on any specific option, feel free to ask!